Laser Requirements by Class

CLASS 1CLASS 2CLASS3CLASS 3BCLASS 4EMBEDDED 3B/4 – 1EXEMPTSEPERATE
Submit Initial Laser Registration Approval to EHS for inventoryClass 1 RequirementsClass 1 RequirementsClass 1 RequirementsClass 1 RequirementsSOP if Laser Must be AccessedPrintersPointers
Initial and Annual TrainingClass 2 RequirementsClass 2 RequirementsClass 2 RequirementsLSO to Determine the Requirements Based on AccessibilityScannersNo Requirements if Less Than or Equal to 5mW
SignageUse Collecting Optics CarefullyClass 3 RequirementsClass 3 Requirements
Submit SOPClass 3B Requirements
Submit Sublicense ApplicationKey or Coded Access to Laser
Cover WindowsDelay Between Activation and Emission
Skin Covering May Be NecessaryRemote Firing and Monitoring
Beam Stop or AttenuatorIdentify Circuit Breakers
Alarm During ActivationMedical Surveillance
Protective Eyewear
Eliminate Specular Surfaces
Enclose Beam Path if Possible
Terminate Beam at End of Useful Path
Control Area Access
Interlock Doors
No Direct Viewing
Beam Path Not at Eye Level
Clearly Marked Emergency Shut Off
Store or Disable When Not in Use